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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSIvsMini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024
VS

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2021

Cooper S 2.0

178 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    733 km
    456 mi
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
190hp142kW
178hp133kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,343mm171in
4,036mm159in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
325L
278L
Max trunk volume
1,145L
941L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
44L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSIMini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.05,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
27.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI has 12 hp more than Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
1,280 kg
2,822 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
241 km/h
150 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI7.0 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.06.7 s

Although AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI has more power, Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
733 km
456 mi
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
241 km/h
150 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
178 hp
133 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,036 mm
158.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2021Cooper S 2.0
Power
190 hp
142 kW
178 hp
133 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,036 mm
158.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
733 km
456 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSIMini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 67 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 47 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2021 Cooper S 2.0

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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